AJK CJ calls on CJP Afridi
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram paid a courtesy visit to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday.
During the meeting, Justice Akram extended his heartfelt congratulations to Justice Afridi on assuming the country's highest judicial office. He conveyed his best wishes for Afridi's tenure, stressing the importance of strengthening the rule of law and ensuring the effective dispensation of justice.
Both dignitaries engaged in a constructive exchange of views on matters of mutual interest, reaffirming their commitment to judicial cooperation and institutional development.
CJ Khan formally invited CJ Afridi to attend the Azad Jammu and Kashmir International Judicial Conference, scheduled for May 10, 2025.
The conference will bring together legal experts, members of the judiciary and scholars to discuss key legal and judicial issues, including the uniqueness of AJK's judicial structure, the evolution of jurisprudence in AJK and international laws relating to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
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